From the moment I started reading I was totally captivated by Austen's witty satire. I admire the many dynamic characters in the book and thought the romance was wonderfully constructed. I think it's rather hard to have anything bad to say about the book, but I'm curious as to the thoughts of others when it comes to the popular classic.
It is one of my favourite books - odd really because I don't like any other Austen books. I love the comedy of Mr and Mrs Bennet they are a little like a forerunner for Hyacinth and Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances. I have always loved the slightly rebellious bodice ripping heroine. Darcy is kind of cool and sexy. Have you read the Emma Tennant Sequels - not as good but they capture something of the characters. Always found Georgiana Darcy a bit of a tragic character she is the one I cried over most.
It was alright. I really enjoyed reading it when I first did - but over time I've began to distance myself from the book.
I haven't actually read it, or rather, I think I tried to but it just didn't engage me at the start so I gave up (if I remember rightly). I am going to try and read it again because I feel a bit guilty having only watched the TV/film adaptations. I'll come back to this thread when I've read it...
